I am working on a friend's Dell Latitude E6410. We are trying to refurbish it for her to give to her 9 year old daughter for Christmas. The plan is to first install Win 7, and then make an image, and then try to upgrade to Win 10.
Here are my challenges:
1. The laptop was purchased with a downgrade to XP Pro SP3, but there is a Win 7 Pro 64 COA on the back. I have successfully installed and activated an OEM version of Win 7 Pro SP1 (had to use the automated system to do it), but there are some drivers missing and I am not sure yet if those will come down with Windows Update. I would prefer to use a Dell branded disc, but I will have to hunt around to see if I can find one. Suggestions?
2. The current battery is a 6 cell (type W1193). The AC adapter that she says belongs to the laptop is a 65 watt (model LA65NM130). I can only get blinking amber charging light, so either the battery is shot, or this 65 watt power supply is not adequate to charge the battery. At this point, I think I have to assume that the battery is shot, so now I need to find a cost effective replacement. I found some options on Amazon for a 12 and 9 cell at around $30, but I don't think the 65 watt power supply would charge those batteries. Do I need to find a matching 6 cell battery? Or should we get a larger power supply and larger battery? Where would be a good source for a replacement battery?
I am hesitant to do much more with it as far as OS updates with a flakey battery. It appears to run with just the AC adapter, but there was one time that I plugged it in and turned it on, and it immediately turned off again, so that has me concerned.
Thanks,
PK